Illinois Governor JB Pritzker accuses President Donald Trump of lacking the competence to lead during crises after Trump links the FAA's DEI initiatives to the tragic Washington, D.C., aircraft collision.
Democratic Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticized President Donald Trump 's competency, stating that Trump was unfit to lead during national crises after Trump suggested the Federal Aviation Administration's ( FAA ) prioritization of diversity, equity, and inclusion ( DEI ) contributed to the tragic Washington, D.C., aircraft collision on Wednesday.
Pritzker, in a statement Thursday night, urged the Trump administration to respond to the American Airlines crash with facts and information to restore confidence in aviation safety. He accused Trump of making baseless allegations, blaming individuals with disabilities, U.S. service members in the Blackhawk helicopter, and hiring programs without providing specific examples. He emphasized that accountability lies with the President, who is failing to fulfill his duty as protector of the American people and head of the government.Pritzker's criticism marked the latest escalation in a longstanding feud with Trump. This incident follows Pritzker's refusal to comply with Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship and his condemnation of Trump's attacks on Illinois, which Trump has characterized as experiencing rampant crime and population decline. In his statement, Pritzker demanded answers from the Trump administration about several critical questions, including the reason for the understaffed control tower during the crash, the dismissal of members of the Aviation Security Advisory Committee, and the federal government's authorization for the Blackhawk helicopter to fly on a commercial flight path. He also questioned whether Elon Musk played a role in the removal of the former FAA director and whether the government would continue to allow helicopters to fly at the same altitude as commercial aircraft
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